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ambulatory care

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ambulatory care
n.
Medical care provided to outpatients.

ambulatory care,
health services provided on an outpatient basis to those who visit a hospital or another health care facility and depart after treatment on the same day.

ambulatory care,
n the health services provided on an outpatient basis to those who can visit a health care facility and return home the same day.

ambulatory care
Outpatient care Medical practice Any form of medical care—including diagnosis, observation, treatment, rehabilitation, which is provided on an outpatient basis–ie, does not require an overnight admission, to those who are not confined to a hospital but who are 'ambulatory'. See Outpatient surgery. Cf Inpatient care.


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